1 Kings 5:1
American King James And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
American Standard Version And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
King James And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
World English Bible Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father, and Hiram had always loved David.
1 Kings 5:2
American King James And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
American Standard Version And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
King James And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
World English Bible Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
1 Kings 5:3
American King James You know how that David my father could not build an house to the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
American Standard Version Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Jehovah his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.
King James Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
World English Bible “You know that David my father could not build a house for the name of Yahweh his God because of the wars which were around him on every side, until Yahweh put his enemies under the soles of his feet.
1 Kings 5:4
American King James But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil result.
American Standard Version But now Jehovah my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence.
King James But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
World English Bible But now Yahweh my God has given me rest on every side. There is no enemy and no evil occurrence.
1 Kings 5:5
American King James And, behold, I purpose to build an house to the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke to David my father, saying, Your son, whom I will set on your throne in your room, he shall build an house to my name.
American Standard Version And, behold, I purpose to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, as Jehovah spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build the house for my name.
King James And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name.
World English Bible Behold, I intend to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God, as Yahweh spoke to David my father, saying, ‘Your son, whom I will set on your throne in your place shall build the house for my name.’
1 Kings 5:6
American King James Now therefore command you that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with your servants: and to you will I give hire for your servants according to all that you shall appoint: for you know that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like to the Sidonians.
American Standard Version Now therefore command thou that they cut me cedar-trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants; and I will give thee hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt say: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that knoweth how to cut timber like unto the Sidonians.
King James Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.
World English Bible Now therefore command that cedar trees be cut for me out of Lebanon. My servants will be with your servants; and I will give you wages for your servants according to all that you say. For you know that there is nobody among us who knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians.”
1 Kings 5:7
American King James And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which has given to David a wise son over this great people.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be Jehovah this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
King James And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
World English Bible When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, “Blessed is Yahweh today, who has given to David a wise son to rule over this great people.”
1 Kings 5:8
American King James And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which you sent to me for: and I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
American Standard Version And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have heard `the message' which thou hast sent unto me: I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
King James And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
World English Bible Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you have sent to me. I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning cypress timber.
1 Kings 5:9
American King James My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon to the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats to the place that you shall appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and you shall receive them: and you shall accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.
American Standard Version My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea; and I will make them into rafts to go by sea unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be broken up there, and thou shalt receive them; and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.
King James My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.
World English Bible My servants will bring them down from Lebanon to the sea. I will make them into rafts to go by sea to the place that you specify to me, and will cause them to be broken up there, and you will receive them. You will accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.”
1 Kings 5:10
American King James So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.
American Standard Version So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of fir according to all his desire.
King James So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.
World English Bible So Hiram gave Solomon cedar timber and cypress timber according to all his desire.
1 Kings 5:11
American King James And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
American Standard Version And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
King James And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
World English Bible Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand cors of wheat for food to his household, and twenty cors of pure oil. Solomon gave this to Hiram year by year.
1 Kings 5:12
American King James And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
American Standard Version And Jehovah gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
King James And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
World English Bible Yahweh gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty together.
1 Kings 5:13
American King James And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.
American Standard Version And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.
King James And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.
World English Bible King Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.
1 Kings 5:14
American King James And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
American Standard Version And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses; a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home; and Adoniram was over the men subject to taskwork.
King James And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
World English Bible He sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: for a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home; and Adoniram was over the men subject to forced labor.
1 Kings 5:15
American King James And Solomon had three score and ten thousand that bore burdens, and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains;
American Standard Version And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand that were hewers in the mountains;
King James And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains;
World English Bible Solomon had seventy thousand who bore burdens, and eighty thousand who were stone cutters in the mountains,
1 Kings 5:16
American King James Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that worked in the work.
American Standard Version besides Solomon's chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
King James Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
World English Bible besides Solomon’s chief officers who were over the work: three thousand three hundred who ruled over the people who labored in the work.
1 Kings 5:17
American King James And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.
American Standard Version And the king commanded, and they hewed out great stones, costly stones, to lay the foundation of the house with wrought stone.
King James And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.
World English Bible The king commanded, and they cut out large stones, costly stones, to lay the foundation of the house with worked stone.
1 Kings 5:18
American King James And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders did hew them, and the stone squarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house.
American Standard Version And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders and the Gebalites did fashion them, and prepared the timber and the stones to build the house.
King James And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders did hew them, and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house.
World English Bible Solomon’s builders and Hiram’s builders and the Gebalites cut them, and prepared the timber and the stones to build the house.